Race Info - Escort Kayakers
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Every participant in the 9-Mile solo swim is acquired to have an escort. The kayakers play a very important role in the 9-mile swim. They are the eyes and ears of their swimmer. The kayaker is tuned into how their swimmer is feeling at all times. Checking to see if the swimmer is feeding per plan, looking out for signs of dehydration or hypothermia, counting strokes (are their strokes slowing down or getting more erratic?), and keeping them on course.
This year we have reduced the cost of registration for the swimmers, so that we can encourage them to compensate their paddlers for their time.
While there is no registration cost for kayakers, we do need contact information and a signed waiver form from each kayaker.
